Don Zimmer, former skipper of the Padres, Red Sox, and Rangers, is hired by longtime-friend Jim Frey to manage the Cubs. In his last managerial stint, ‘Popeye’ will compile a 265-258 (.507) record during his 3+ year tenure in Chicago.

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Don Zimmer, former skipper of the Padres, Red Sox, and Rangers, is hired by longtime-friend Jim Frey to manage the Cubs. In his last managerial stint, ‘Popeye’ will compile a 265-258 (.507) record during his 3+ year tenure in Chicago.

Jim Frey, the team’s former manager and broadcaster, is named the Cubs’ Director of Baseball Operations. The first major move made by the skipper of the 1984 Chicago squad that won the NL East title will be to name Don Zimmer, a longtime friend, as Chicago’s field boss.

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Jim Frey, the team’s former manager and broadcaster, is named the Cubs’ Director of Baseball Operations. The first major move made by the skipper of the 1984 Chicago squad that won the NL East title will be to name Don Zimmer, a longtime friend, as Chicago’s field boss.

Roger Clemens becomes the first pitcher since Jim Palmer in 1975-1976 to win consecutive Cy Young Awards, collecting 21 of 28 first-place votes to easily beat runner-up Jimmy Key, for 1987 Cy Young honors.

Roger Clemens becomes the first pitcher since Jim Palmer in 1975-1976 to win consecutive Cy Young Awards, collecting 21 of 28 first-place votes to easily beat runner-up Jimmy Key, for 1987 Cy Young honors.

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Roger Clemens becomes the first pitcher since Jim Palmer in 1975-1976 to win consecutive Cy Young Awards, collecting 21 of 28 first-place votes to easily beat runner-up Jimmy Key, for 1987 Cy Young honors.

Jim Frey, who managed the Chicago Cubs to the 1984 NL East division title, and spent last season as a broadcaster for the Cubs, is named the club’s director of baseball operations. His first major move will be to hire longtime friend Don Zimmer as manager on November 20th.

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Jim Frey, who managed the Chicago Cubs to the 1984 NL East division title, and spent last season as a broadcaster for the Cubs, is named the club’s director of baseball operations. His first major move will be to hire longtime friend Don Zimmer as manager on November 20th.

 San Diego Padres catcher Benito Santiago, who ended the season with a rookie-record 34-game hitting streak, is a unanimous selection as the National League Rookie of the Year.

 San Diego Padres catcher Benito Santiago, who ended the season with a rookie-record 34-game hitting streak, is a unanimous selection as the National League Rookie of the Year.

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1987 – San Diego Padres catcher Benito Santiago, who ended the season with a rookie-record 34-game hitting streak, is a unanimous selection as the National League Rookie of the Year.

1987 – Kent Hrbek’s grand slam highlights a 15-hit barrage as the Minnesota Twins pound the St. Louis Cardinals, 11 – 5, at the Metrodome to force the World Series to a seventh game.

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1987 – Kent Hrbek’s grand slam highlights a 15-hit barrage as the Minnesota Twins pound the St. Louis Cardinals, 11 – 5, at the Metrodome to force the World Series to a seventh game.

1987 – With the help of a three-run home run by the unlikely Tom Lawless, the St. Louis Cardinals even the World Series with a 7 – 2 win over the Minnesota Twins in Game 4.

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1987 – With the help of a three-run home run by the unlikely Tom Lawless, the St. Louis Cardinals even the World Series with a 7 – 2 win over the Minnesota Twins in Game 4.

1987 – The Minnesota Twins beat Detroit, 9 – 5, in Game 5 of the ALCS to wrap up their first American League title since 1965. Twins third baseman Gary Gaetti is named MVP.

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1987 – The Minnesota Twins beat Detroit, 9 – 5, in Game 5 of the ALCS to wrap up their first American League title since 1965. Twins third baseman Gary Gaetti is named MVP.

On the last day of the season at Arlington Stadium, Charlie Hough and the Rangers lose to the Mariners, 7-4. The Texas knuckleballer is the last pitcher to start 40 games in a season.

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On the last day of the season at Arlington Stadium, Charlie Hough and the Rangers lose to the Mariners, 7-4. The Texas knuckleballer is the last pitcher to start 40 games in a season.

Royals’ Kevin Seitzer becomes the first rookie in 23 years to collect 200 hits in a season. Dick Allen and Tony Oliva both accomplished the feat in 1964.

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Royals’ Kevin Seitzer becomes the first rookie in 23 years to collect 200 hits in a season. Dick Allen and Tony Oliva both accomplished the feat in 1964.